The type of peel appropriate for you depends upon what condition you are trying to improve. For a peel to work you need to match the depth of the peel to the depth of the problem. It is true that in darkly pigmented skin caution must be exercised with chemical peeling. A good initial peel to try is a... more







18 posts
21 Jan 2009
Pre-treatment is paramount before any treatment on skin of color. Any stimulation can stimulate a reaction to the cells which then produces more color. Pretreating with a product that inhibits that reaction will increase the chances for a positive outcome. Mandelic Acid works very well on all skin colors as it typically won't over stimulate the skin, but still provides an exceptionally good treatment. Another treatment is the Vitalize peel which is a modified Jessner's peel, again, developed to not overstimulate the skin. While it might take a little longer for you to see the desired results, it is better to proceed slowly and those results will come. See a qualified clinician in a dermatology or plastic surgery office as they are better equipped to address any issues that might occur.
25 posts
19 Jan 2009
Pigmented skin must be treated gently due to the tendency for the skin to hyperpigment, or what is known as PIH (post inflammatory hyperpigmentation), this can occur with any aggressive skin treatment. It's best to get a good skin analysis by a licensed professional that can properly skin type you. There are many peel types on the market today. I''ve used modified Jessner's peel that has low TCA with Lactic acid on pigmented skin with excellent results. The key is a good skin analysis first and discuss your options with a professional that has experience in treating pigmented skin.